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A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.
Nigerian leaders in digital rights, journalism, and civic tech joined India's major AI summit to help shape how artificial intelligence serves everyday people. The MacArthur Foundation backed the diverse delegation to ensure African voices influence global AI rules before they're set in stone.
An Albanian actor discovered her face and voice were used to create the world's first virtual government minister—without her permission for that role. Now she's taking the government to court in a landmark case about digital identity rights.
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
Nollywood producers are losing thousands to YouTube copyright scams, but one filmmaker has a simple fix. His three-step protection plan helps creators keep earnings from their viral hits.
European Parliament officials are putting privacy first by blocking AI chatbots on work devices. The move shows how protecting sensitive information can take priority over convenience.
Ghana's government is taking strong legal action to extradite a foreign national who secretly recorded and shared intimate videos of women online for profit. The case highlights how nations are stepping up to protect citizens from digital exploitation.
Ring has canceled its controversial partnership with police surveillance company Flock Safety, choosing to prioritize user privacy concerns over law enforcement collaboration. The decision came after customers voiced strong concerns about doorbell camera footage being shared with police.
When Ring users raised privacy concerns about a controversial partnership, Amazon listened and reversed course. The tech giant's decision shows how customer voices can drive meaningful change in an era of growing surveillance worries.
After months of persistent effort, University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer successfully removed 41 of 43 YouTube channels spreading AI-generated deepfakes of him. His victory reveals both the challenges and possibilities of fighting back against AI impersonation.
Researchers found a way for countries to work together against excessive data collection by social media giants. The approach focuses on user rights instead of data's dollar value.
Filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye reclaimed her hit film after fans reported a fraudster who stole her work. The victory shows how online communities can protect creators from digital theft.
Felicia Anthonio has transformed a global movement fighting internet shutdowns, expanding it from 200 to over 350 organizations in just four years. Her #KeepItOn campaign now protects digital rights for millions worldwide.
A Kenyan court ruled that Worldcoin illegally collected iris scans from citizens, ordering the company to delete all biometric data within seven days. The landmark decision marks a major win for privacy rights in Africa's growing digital economy.
Nigeria's House of Representatives is helping journalists master the complex world of digital policy reporting. The training comes as lawmakers tackle everything from data protection to artificial intelligence.
When two directors of HateAid, a German nonprofit helping victims of online harassment, were suddenly banned from entering the US, they refused to back down. Their response sparked a wave of international support that shows how standing up for human rights can unite people across borders.